If you’re like me you run for fitness, a sense of accomplishment and yes, the hardware. I would like to speak today about finish medals. Some runners think that you should ONLY receive a medal for placing and others believe that they have trained for a 13-26 mile race and deserve something symbolic of their accomplishment. I [...]
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Now that the introductions are over let’s talk about getting through the winter. So far most of us have enjoyed unseasonably high temperatures until now. It is time to toughen up and continue to run outside. Even if you use a treadmill during the really cold days, try to make it a point to get [...]
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Since this is my first post, let me give you a brief history about myself. I am 43 years old and a carpenter/woodworker. About 25 years ago I thought it would be a good idea to pick up a cigarette. NOT a good idea! For the next 20 years I smoked nearly two packs of [...]
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